Yard Mule Driver

The Mundy Companies; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacations

401K plan

Medical insurance

Job summary

The Mundy Companies, a leader in industrial maintenance and construction, is seeking a Yard Mule Driver in Spartanburg, SC. The candidate should have at least three years of experience driving heavy equipment. Responsibilities include inspecting and moving trailers, operating a Yard Mule Truck, and conducting pre-shift mechanical checks.

The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including paid vacations, 401K, and medical insurance. Candidates must pass a drug screen and background check.

Qualifications

• Must have three years of experience driving heavy equipment including mule drivers or tractor trailers.
• Ability to successfully complete training within the first 2 months of employment.
• Competence in handling containerized and palletized cargo safely.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and move trailers and containers within designated areas.
• Safely operate a Yard Mule Truck and assist with freight loading.
• Perform pre-shift mechanical inspections of assigned trucks.

Skills

Experience driving heavy equipment

Ability to work independently

Strong initiative

Job description

The Mundy Companies, a leader in the industrial maintenance, services, and construction fields, is hiring for this position in the Spartanburg, SC area.

Yard Mule Driver

A valid CDL is preferred, but not required.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Inspects and moves trailers and containers within truck yard, loading docks, or other designated areas.
• Utilizes heavy equipment and performs a variety of physical and labor‑intensive tasks to move cargo and trailers around plant property.
• Safely operates a Yard Mule Truck and assists with the loading of freight.
• Performs pre‑shift mechanical inspection of assigned company truck (Yard Mule), truck cargo, equipment and supplies, such as fire extinguisher, tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water.
• Couples and uncouples trailers by changing trailer jack positions, connecting or disconnecting air.
• Maneuvers trucks into loading or unloading positions and verifies that the vehicle and loading equipment are positioned properly and secured safely.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Must have three (3) years of experience driving one or both of the following heavy equipment: mule driver or tractor trailer.
• Must be able to successfully complete on‑the‑job training within the first 2 months of employment.
• Must be able to handle safely and efficiently heavy containerized, palletized, or loose cargoes in a high volume, fast paced environment.
• Must have the ability to work independently with limited supervision and strong initiative.

Physical Requirements

• Subject to physical and/or DOT screening is required along with other tests as applicable.
• The employee is continuously required to sit (while driving), grasp and exercise eye‑hand coordination and eye‑hand‑foot coordination.
• The employee is frequently required to climb, balance, bend forward, squat, kneel, crawl, twist, pinch and reach overhead.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and exercise repetitive foot motion.
• The employee is occasionally required to lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The successful candidate will maintain a high degree of personal safety and environmental awareness at all time. The ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing is required. All qualified applicants must possess the ability to pass a criminal background check, pre‑employment drug screen and other pre‑qualifications as required.

The Mundy Companies offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, and a benefits package that includes paid vacations and holidays, 401K plan, and medical insurance.

EOE / DRUG FREE WORK ENVIRONMENT